Floss your way to a longer life

Flossing removes plaque and bacteria between the teeth, where your toothbrush cannot reach, preventing tartar buildup and gum disease. The low-grade inflammation caused by gum disease has been linked to cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke by some studies.

Can't I just use mouthwash?

Nothing beats the mechanical removal of plaque between the teeth by floss or special dental toothpicks. Simply using a mouthwash will not cut it. Here's a suitable analogy:

Cook scrambled eggs on a non-stick skillet. No amount of rinsing will clean the pan. You have to SCRUB! Floss acts like that scrub on your teeth.